ckz72reddale
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Post by ckz72reddale on Aug 30, 2017 9:13:29 GMT -8
At local Hirschfield's paint supply, the guy recommended Dad's paint stripper for my combination of latex house paint (I think!) and original finish, along with various left over unscrape-able goop, for our '72 Red Dale. Sadly, what I have tried so far has barely budged the latex. Just want to be sure that using this on my aluminum skin won't be an issue. Reviews on Amazon for everyone refinishing wood, boats, cars are all pretty positive, although it sounds pretty caustic.
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Post by danrhodes on Aug 30, 2017 10:11:31 GMT -8
People use Jasco on their skins and that is nasty stuff. Probably the same composition...
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ckz72reddale
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Post by ckz72reddale on Aug 30, 2017 10:17:11 GMT -8
A lot of the Amazon reviews are from people who have given up on Jasco and use this.
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Post by bshaw52 on Aug 30, 2017 13:44:11 GMT -8
That's a pretty stout price, but if it works maybe worth it. I've tried Jasco and several aircraft finish strippers with no results on the white paint on my camper, but I can scrub it off with acetone, steel wool and a lot of elbow grease.
Maybe I'll invest in a quart and see how it does
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Post by danrhodes on Aug 30, 2017 19:23:46 GMT -8
That's a pretty stout price, but if it works maybe worth it. I've tried Jasco and several aircraft finish strippers with no results on the white paint on my camper, but I can scrub it off with acetone, steel wool and a lot of elbow grease. Maybe I'll invest in a quart and see how it does If you're just going to paint again, why go down to bare metal? If a stripper can't remove it, should be a good primer coat. |
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Post by RinTin on Aug 30, 2017 21:12:28 GMT -8
I use Dad's. It is potent stuff, will burn your skin if you come in contact with it, very caustic. Works great, does not harm the aluminum. Never used it with latex house paint so I cannot comment on how it works with that. It's the one I reach for if it is on the shelf. It even melts that rock hard dark gray caulking that was used back in the day.  |
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bshaw52
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Post by bshaw52 on Aug 31, 2017 3:51:01 GMT -8
That's a pretty stout price, but if it works maybe worth it. I've tried Jasco and several aircraft finish strippers with no results on the white paint on my camper, but I can scrub it off with acetone, steel wool and a lot of elbow grease. Maybe I'll invest in a quart and see how it does If you're just going to paint again, why go down to bare metal? If a stripper can't remove it, should be a good primer coat. Dan, I am going to paint again however the existing paint is flaking and I'm planning a polished design down the sides and just don't trust the existing paint to be a good base. |
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Post by ckz72reddale on Aug 31, 2017 8:27:27 GMT -8
Rin Tin- did a test spray yesterday and the latex bubbled up immediately. And it IS caustic stuff. I was outside, so thought, ah, I don't need a respirator. the slightest mist spray blew back into my nose! It still hurts! If you read the warning it says that inhaling it can decrease your bloods ability to carry oxygen!! YIKES. I'll be using that for only THE MOST difficult spots and trying some other options for the less textured areas.
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Post by RinTin on Aug 31, 2017 9:02:06 GMT -8
I don't use the sprayer but pour it into a container and brush it on with a disposable chip brush.
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Post by nccamper on Aug 31, 2017 9:18:31 GMT -8
the slightest mist spray blew back into my nose! It still hurts! If you read the warning it says that inhaling it can decrease your bloods ability to carry oxygen!! YIKES. Yikes is right! I use a real respiratory not the paper masks. Chemical strippers can be nasty. Not exactly like mine but close:  |
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